been injured by negligently maintained property; automobile, motorcycle, ATV, boat, plane, bike, train and trucking accidents; construction accidents; recreation accidents; fires and explosions; defective products; weapons; improper nursing home care and other negligent or intentional misconduct.
Vehicle Accidents
Vehicle accidents can be caused by intentional or reckless conduct or negligence and can involve cars, motorcycles, snowmobiles, buses, trucks, trains or planes. Crashes can result in property damage, injury and death. In fact, auto crashes are the leading cause of death for people between the ages of 4 and 34, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. Attorney Merrill Gordon aggressively pursues legal rights for accident victims. Attorney Merrill Gordon also is skilled at handling complex insurance claims relating to vehicle accidents, whether you or the other driver is insured, uninsured or underinsured.
Premises Liability
Serious injuries can result from slip-and-fall accidents. Property owners can be liable for injuries caused by hazardous conditions, including uneven pavement, crumbling curbs, wet floors or icy walks. If you have been injured in a fall, call Attorney Merrill Gordon for a case evaluation.
Family Law
Family law encompasses divorce and its legal ramifications for the family. Attorney Merrill Gordon has helped couples divide their assets, both amicably and through court order. He helps establish, enforce, modify or change custody, visitation, parenting time, child support, guardianship, termination of parental rights and grandparent visitation rights. Often, family law issues can be resolved through settlement; at other times, court orders are necessary to enforce rights.
Torts
Mass tort litigation arises from exposure to pesticides, contaminated groundwater, asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), medications, mold and other substances. These cases involve a variety of medical conditions for which compensation may be available.
Dog Bites
More than 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs each year, according to the Insurance Information Institute. More than 800,000 of them required medical attention. Dog owners are responsible for their animals, both in public places and on their property. If you or a family member has been bitten by a dog or other pet, you may be entitled to compensation if the owner was negligent.
Aviation Law
Federal aviation law governs the operation of aircraft and airport facilities. Airlines and pilots are required to abide by federal standards. Plane crashes can result in catastrophic injuries and death. Crashes may be caused by pilot error, airline negligence, a defective airplane design or part. Contact Attorney Merrill Gordon concerning personal injury and wrongful death arising from airplane crashes.
Products Liability
Adults and children often are injured by defects in goods, including auto industry products, construction materials, children’s toys and care equipment, drugs and other consumer products. Manufacturers are responsible for designing and manufacturing safe products, and they can be held liable when they fail to do so. If you or someone you care about has been injured by a defective product, the case should be evaluated.
Medical Malpractice
Health care professionals must abide by a standard of care in treating patients. Sometimes doctors and hospitals are reckless or negligent or just make mistakes. Traumatic injuries and death can result. Improper conduct can include misdiagnosing diseases, prescribing the wrong or conflicting medication, delaying or failing to provide treatment, surgical errors and child delivery mistakes. Mistakes made during delivery can result in maternal injuries, cerebral palsy, brachial injuries, developmental problems, brain injuries and even death. Contact Attorney Merrill Gordon for an evaluation of your medical malpractice case.
Insurance Coverage
You have insurance to protect your home, car, business, health and life. Attorney Merrill Gordon can help navigate the often complex process of getting claims paid and resolving coverage disputes under those policies. Whether you’ve been in a car accident or had weather or water damage to your home, Attorney Merrill Gordon can help protect your rights and get your claim paid.
Criminal Law
Attorney Merrill Gordon has represented clients in criminal matters ranging from driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs to traffic violations and expungement of criminal records.
Landlord and Tenant Law
Tenants usually pay rent for the use of residential or commercial property. Landlords and tenants have a legal relationship grounded in contract and state property laws. Leases or rental contracts govern the relationship between the landlord and tenant and dictate what both parties must do. Leases can be broken if either party commits a breach; the lease may provide for penalties under these circumstances. Landlords and tenants may require legal assistance in creating and interpreting lease agreements.
Elder Law
As Americans age, their legal needs change. Attorney Merrill Gordon helps clients obtain durable powers of attorney, living wills and estate plans. He helps protect the rights of victims of elder abuse and handles long-term and health care issues, including guardianship. Attorney Merrill Gordon also is experienced at resolving Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit disputes. He also fights for grandparent visitation rights.
Professional Liability
Business owners and professionals are responsible for the caliber of their work; they can be legally liable for errors, omissions or negligence. Professional liability claims might include fraud, misrepresentation, non-performance, loss of data, or system or product failure.
Legal Malpractice
Attorneys have ethical and legal obligations to their clients. Clients may not understand their rights or assume no lawyer will take action against one who has run afoul of his or her duties. But lawyers can be and are held accountable for failing to protect their clients’ interests.
Criminal Expungement
A criminal conviction can be a barrier to employment opportunities, education, housing and benefits. You may qualify to have your record expunged. Contact Merrill Gordon for a review of your record.
Divorce
A divorce can be the most traumatic time for your family. Merrill Gordon negotiates hard on his clients’ behalf while trying to preserve harmony with children. Many divorces can be resolved amicably; in other cases, court intervention is required. You need a strong, aggressive attorney to protect your rights in a divorce.
Parenting Time / Visitation
Parenting time (visitation) is when a non-custodial parent is permitted to spend time with his / her child. For decades, Merrill Gordon has helped parents negotiate agreements tailored to their schedules and their children’s best interests. When negotiation fails to provide a plan agreeable to all parties, Merrill Gordon will fight in court for his clients’ rights to parenting time. When parenting time orders are violated, Merrill Gordon will go to court to see the orders are enforced. He also can petition the court to modify agreements.
Grandparenting Time / Visitation
Michigan law once again permits grandparents, in certain situations, to establish parenting time or visitation separate from court-ordered parenting time for parents. You may have rights in conjunction with, or regardless of, orders involving children’s parents. Contact Merrill Gordon to discuss your legal rights to grandparent visitation.
Child Support
Divorce should not leave you and your children destitute. Merrill Gordon has years of experience negotiating fair child support payments. He will see that these arrangements are enforced and that they are modified as your family’s needs change.
Child Custody
The custody arrangements for your children after a divorce are vital to their well-being. Whether you seek individual, joint or shared custody of your children, you need an experienced family law attorney to negotiate an arrangement that is best for you and your children. Merrill Gordon regularly helps families negotiate, enforce and modify child custody arrangements.
Civil Litigation
Merrill Gordon has a strong civil litigation practice. He has extensive court experience in resolving contract disputes, personal injury actions, family law issues, collection actions and more. He also capably resolves litigation through negotiation and settlement when that is in your best interest and will take your matter through trial when necessary.
Drunken Driving
An arrest for drunken driving can be devastating, both immediately and in the long term. You could lose your license and face hefty fines and jail time. It is critical to have an attorney like Merrill Gordon in your corner as soon after your arrest as possible.
License Restoration
If you’ve lost your driver’s license because of a drunken driving, other criminal conviction or for any reason, you may be entitled to have it restored through court order. Contact Merrill Gordon for a review of your case.
Automobile Accidents
Automobile accidents can be caused by intentional or reckless conduct or negligence. Crashes can result in property damage, injury and death. In fact, auto crashes are the leading cause of death for people between the ages of 4 and 34, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. Merrill Gordon aggressively pursues legal rights for accident victims. Merrill Gordon also is skilled at handling complex insurance claims relating to automobile accidents, whether you or the other driver is insured, uninsured or underinsured.
Pedestrian Accidents
Vehicle accidents involving pedestrians can cause serious injury, permanent disability and even death. Merrill Gordon has years of experience protecting the rights of pedestrian accident victims and ensuring they are fully compensated.
General Practice
Merrill Gordon assists clients in all legal matters, including personal injury, family law, civil litigation and criminal defense. His practice also focuses on real estate transactions, bankruptcy filings, landlord-tenant disputes, developing contracts or establishing wills or estates.
All Legal Matters
Merrill Gordon has extensive experience handling a full range of legal matters, including civil litigation, criminal defense, family law issues and personal injury. He also aids clients with real estate transactions, bankruptcy filings, landlord-tenant disputes, developing contracts and establishing wills or estates. If you require any legal assistance on any topic, don’t hesitate to contact Merrill Gordon.
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